Holy Symbian... you mean to tell us it's December already? Yup, the holidays are fast approaching and, as can be expected, a lot of us are still not done with our gift shopping. Let's be honest here, many of you are probably also still looking for that perfect, almost-last-minute gift. Well, if you have a special person in your life that happens to like tech and / or is a sporty type, then consider getting them a wearable: a fitness tracker or smartwatch.

What's the difference between both? If we are to be honest, the line between what's a fitness tracker and what's ...]]>NewsFri, 09 Dec 2016 08:59:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Late-shoppers-gift-guide-fitness-bands-smartwatches_id88847/commentsPaul K.Late shoppers' gift guide: Smartphone caseshttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Late-shoppers-gift-guide-Smartphone-cases_id88839

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If you're anything like us, you've probably been putting off the holiday gift shopping for a while now. The notion that there's still time for the Christmas, even after Thanksgiving's passed, is quite deceiving and usually leads to one thing and one thing only: a frantic struggle to come up with an excellent or at least a decent enough gift for your closest relatives and loved ones.

Smartphones are probably the most desirable gifts, but there's a trove of other smartphone-related stuff you can get. A high-quality case, ...]]>NewsFri, 09 Dec 2016 08:56:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Late-shoppers-gift-guide-Smartphone-cases_id88839/commentsPeter K.Style guide to the Samsung Gear S3: Watch Faceshttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Style-guide--to-the-Samsung-Gear-S3-Watch-Faces_id88690We've already covered the best Samsung Gear S3 watch band for every occasion. But with the Gear S3 being a smartwatch, you're not limited to bands only, when it comes to custom looks. You also have a vast collection of watch faces to choose from, both free and paid.

And since we're in a festive mood with the Christmas Holidays coming up, we decided to give you some more free style advice. Yes, we know we're tech writers, but we'll do our best here. Here are our ten favorite watch faces for every occasion.

Free Watch Faces

Paid Watch Faces

Of ...]]>NewsFri, 09 Dec 2016 06:12:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Style-guide--to-the-Samsung-Gear-S3-Watch-Faces_id88690/commentsDamian M.Pokemon GO Plus accessory up for pre-order at Best Buy, but you won't get it until 2017http://www.phonearena.com/news/Pokemon-GO-Plus-accessory-up-for-pre-order-at-Best-Buy-but-you-wont-get-it-until-2017_id88828

The Pokemon GO fever is not completely over and many players are looking to surprised their friends and family members who still play the game with nice Pokemon-related gifts this Christmas.

And what better way to pleasantly surprise a Pokemon GO fan than gifting him/her a special accessory. The Pokemon GO Plus accessory launched by Nintendo a few months ago is once again available for pre-order at Best Buy.

Unfortunately, this accessory won't fit into the “perfect gift for the loved ones” category since it won't ship until next year. According to Best Buy, ...]]>NewsThu, 08 Dec 2016 16:08:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Pokemon-GO-Plus-accessory-up-for-pre-order-at-Best-Buy-but-you-wont-get-it-until-2017_id88828/commentsCosmin V.Deal: You can buy a 200GB microSD card from SanDisk for just $64http://www.phonearena.com/news/Deal-You-can-buy-a-200GB-microSD-card-from-SanDisk-for-just-64_id88824One of the best and most sought-after features on smartphones and tablets is expandable storage. Sure, thinner and lighter devices with premium builds are fantastic, but at the end of the day, being able to pop in a microSD card to double, triple, or quadruple your available storage is insanely useful. microSD cards usually aren't the most expensive purchases, but as you start looking at models with larger storage capacities, prices can rise quite quickly.

Amazon is currently running a deal on a SanDisk Ultra microSD card with a whopping 200GB of storage, and today you ...]]>NewsThu, 08 Dec 2016 13:29:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Deal-You-can-buy-a-200GB-microSD-card-from-SanDisk-for-just-64_id88824/commentsJoe M.Project Field by Sony will bring virtual card battles to the physical world (sort of)http://www.phonearena.com/news/Project-Field-by-Sony-will-bring-virtual-card-battles-to-the-physical-world-sort-of_id88747

Remember those awesome arenas in the Yu-Gi-Oh anime, where you place a card on your dedicated field and a hologram of it appears in a stadium-sized battleground? Well, we don't have those just yet, but Sony has made the first step towards them.

Today the company announced Project Field. It's a platform that consists of dedicated pads for each player, that pair with a smartphone or a tablet. When players place a compatible physical card on the pad, it sends all information about it to the mobile game running on the paired device.

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Even the most careful and mindful people in the world are sometimes at a risk of dropping their smartphone — seeing as the handset is this small, slippery device, which we take out of our pockets hundreds of times a day, it's just statistically improbable that we would never ever drop our smartphone. So, slapping on a protection, at least for ...]]>NewsWed, 07 Dec 2016 01:21:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Tech21s-iPhone-7-cases-put-protection-at-the-top-of-their-priority-list_id88552/commentsPaul K.Sony Xperia Ear Bluetooth headset reviewhttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Xperia-Ear-Bluetooth-headset-review_id4282IntroductionIt was about six years ago when I wrote my first review. The device I tested was a basic and affordable Bluetooth headset – one that was good for making phone calls, but couldn’t do anything else. Fast-forward to present day, and stacking that against the Sony Xperia Ear would be like comparing a tin can telephone to a last-generation flagship smartphone. Or to put it in other words, Sony’s accessory aims to deliver a lot more beyond crystal-clear phone calls.

The Sony Xperia Ear is designed to be “your personal assistant” – one that knows your schedule, that listens and ...]]>ReviewsWed, 07 Dec 2016 01:18:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Xperia-Ear-Bluetooth-headset-review_id4282/commentsNick T.Motorola launches new Moto Mods: Incipio Vehicle Dock and Mophie Juice Packhttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Motorola-launches-new-Moto-Mods-Incipio-Vehicle-Dock-and-Mophie-Juice-Pack_id88727Motorola today released two brand new Moto Mods for its Moto Z family of smartphones (including the Moto Z, Moto Z Force, and Moto Z Play). As previously reported, the new accessories are an Incipio Vehicle Dock, and a Mophie Juice Pack.

The first name that comes to mind when thinking about battery cases is mophie. Today, the company introduced its Juice Pack Air for the Apple iPhone 7 and Apple iPhone 7 Plus. The 2525mAh battery on the iPhone 7 model adds 27 hours of additional battery life. The 2420mAh battery inside the Juice Pack Air for the iPhone 7 Plus expands battery life by 33 hours.

Both cases are priced at $99.95 each. Color options include black, gold, rose gold, navy blue and Product (RED). The cases both will work with wireless charging technology allowing you to place the case on a charging pad to ...]]>NewsTue, 06 Dec 2016 12:19:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/mophies-Juice-Pack-Air-for-Apple-iPhone-7-and-iPhone-7-Plus-includes-wireless-charging-feature_id88707/commentsAlan F.Do you have a gamepad for your smartphone?http://www.phonearena.com/news/Do-you-have-a-gamepad-for-your-smartphone_id88703So, smartphones have, no doubt, become capable enough devices to be able to render some pretty demanding games. We've even seen some console-class titles be ported for mobile — XCom springs to mind — and some pretty impressively-looking ones be developed exclusively for tablets and phones.

But there's one thing that makes gaming on a smartphone a living hell and that's the control input. You are limited to a touchscreen, which works for some titles like strategies or puzzlers, but is generally pretty bad for platformers, fighters, or first person shooters. Any person who takes gaming seriously ...]]>NewsTue, 06 Dec 2016 09:34:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Do-you-have-a-gamepad-for-your-smartphone_id88703/commentsPaul K.Samsung unveils new official bands for the Gear S3http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-unveils-new-official-bands-for-the-Gear-S3_id88692

The Samsung Gear S3 is among the best smartwatches out there, no doubt. And its compatibility with standard 22 mm watch bands is among its best features when you want a watch for every occasion. With a bit of digging around, you can find the best Gear S3 straps for any situation.

Samsung seems to understand that, as the Korean tech giant just released a statement, announcing new official Gear S3 bands. The company said it's collaborating with two major players of the accessories market to deliver straps, specifically designed for its latest smartwatch.

In ...]]>NewsTue, 06 Dec 2016 05:20:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-unveils-new-official-bands-for-the-Gear-S3_id88692/commentsDamian M.Style guide to the Samsung Gear S3: Watch Bandshttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Style-guide-to-the-Samsung-Gear-S3-Watch-Bands_id88562We can all agree that the Samsung Gear S3 is a very functional gadget. But just like regular watches, it's not only that. It's also a fashion statement. A good watch always catches the eye, but if it's not properly combined with the rest of one's attire, it can stand out like a sore thumb. This is why it's important to combine your Gear S3 with an appropriate band for every occasion, and we're happy to offer some examples to guide you on your quest to look as sharp as possible.

At black and white tie events

When it comes to formal occasions, you have to look not ...]]>NewsTue, 06 Dec 2016 02:06:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Style-guide-to-the-Samsung-Gear-S3-Watch-Bands_id88562/commentsDamian M.Glucometers to sleep stations: save a doctor's trip with these medical accessories for your phonehttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Glucometers-to-sleep-stations-save-a-doctors-trip-with-these-medical-accessories-for-your-phone_id88639

A quiet revolution has been going on in the medical profession and the field of personal health in the last few years, spearheaded by smartphones and tablets, that will change forever the way we obtain and process medical information.

Called mHealth (Mobile Health), this industry phenomenon encompasses a wide range of applications – from self-treatment apps on sub-$100 Android phones in Kenya, through texting reminders for the immunization schedule of newborn babies in India, up to testing yourself for STDs with a smartphone kit, or your doctor panning and zooming radiology ...]]>NewsMon, 05 Dec 2016 08:59:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Glucometers-to-sleep-stations-save-a-doctors-trip-with-these-medical-accessories-for-your-phone_id88639/commentsDaniel P.Deal: Refurbished Samsung Gear S2 discounted to $109.99, 63% off its MSRP until tomorrowhttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Deal-Refurbished-Samsung-Gear-S2-discounted-to-109.99-63-off-its-MSRP-until-tomorrow_id88647

DailySteals is currently offering one of last year's not-too-shabby wearables, Samsung's Gear S2, for significantly cheaper than its MSRP. You can get yourself the smartwatch for $109.99, way less than the $299.99 is used to sell for. Currently, the wearable goes for $249.99 on Amazon as a part of a limited-time promotion, too.

Have in mind that the units DailySteals ...]]>NewsMon, 05 Dec 2016 08:28:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Deal-Refurbished-Samsung-Gear-S2-discounted-to-109.99-63-off-its-MSRP-until-tomorrow_id88647/commentsPeter K.Prescription lens are now available for the Snapchat Spectacleshttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Prescription-lens-are-now-available-for-the-Snapchat-Spectacles_id88599

Snapchat's Spectacles are easily one of the most interesting and unique gadgets that we've seen all year. As weird as they may be, the ability to easily record and upload videos to the social platform does sound pretty cool, and the glasses simply look like they're a lot of fun to use. As interesting as they may be though, actually getting your hands on a pair is no easy task. Snap Inc.'s decision to sell the spectacles through a vending machine certainly is an interesting move, and while a new pop-up store in New York increases the availability of the Spectacles, they're ...]]>NewsSat, 03 Dec 2016 10:29:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Prescription-lens-are-now-available-for-the-Snapchat-Spectacles_id88599/commentsJoe M.Deal: Following LG, Samsung has also slashed the price of their own Gear 360 camerahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Deal-Following-LG-Samsung-has-also-slashed-the-price-of-their-own-Gear-360-camera_id88596Yesterday, we reported that DailySteals was offering the LG 360 CAM at a rather heavily discounted price. The 360-degree camera normally features a retail price of $199 here in the US, but at the time of this writing, you can still pick it up for as little as $99. That's a massive savings of 50-percent, and shortly following the announcement of this deal, it looks like Samsung's 360 camera is now being sold at a cheaper price as well.

Samsung's device goes by the name of the Gear 360, and it's being reported that Amazon, Best Buy, and B&H Photo are all offering the device ...]]>NewsSat, 03 Dec 2016 09:01:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Deal-Following-LG-Samsung-has-also-slashed-the-price-of-their-own-Gear-360-camera_id88596/commentsJoe M.Shocker: study shows that 99% of fake chargers are not safehttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Shocker-study-shows-that-99-of-fake-chargers-are-not-safe_id88570

Through the years, we've written quite a lot of stories about smartphones that catch fire seemingly out of nowhere. Now, as long as the phone in question is not a Galaxy Note 7, very often the reason for the spontaneous combustion is a cheap, probably counterfeit, 3rd party-made charger.

But how real is the danger from such chargers? Is it one in a hundred, or is each and every one of them a potential threat to your device's health and your own safety? A study by UK consumer protection group Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) shows that a fake charger ...]]>NewsFri, 02 Dec 2016 10:45:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Shocker-study-shows-that-99-of-fake-chargers-are-not-safe_id88570/commentsPaul K.5G modem Mod for the Moto Z is a possibilityhttp://www.phonearena.com/news/5G-modem-Mod-for-the-Moto-Z-is-a-possibility_id88564

Motorola's Moto Z line of smartphones is technically the only modular design that actually worked commercially. It's not as modular as Project Ara by Google was planned to be, but it still offers a lot of flexibility. And with the five Mods already available, it has proven that the concept can work.

As the company is gearing up to release two new Mods, John Touvannas, Senior Director of Product Management, talked about the future of Mods at a press event in Chicago on Thursday.

He mentioned that one of the next Mods for the Moto Z series could very well be ...]]>NewsFri, 02 Dec 2016 07:43:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/5G-modem-Mod-for-the-Moto-Z-is-a-possibility_id88564/commentsDamian M.Motorola confirms that two new Moto Mods are coming soonhttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Motorola-confirms-that-two-new-Moto-Mods-are-coming-soon_id88542A couple of weeks ago, we passed along a rumor that Incipio was about to unveil its second Moto Mod. The first one is the offGRID power pack that in the blink of an eye delivers 22 hours of extra battery life to a Moto Z handset. The new Moto Mod was said to be a vehicle dock that would offer hands-free use and more.

As it turned out, on Thursday Motorola announced that two more Moto Mods are coming to the Moto Z series. The Incipio Smart Car Dock Moto Mod is going to be priced at $64.99, and allows a Moto Z to be mounted inside a car where it can be plugged into a cigarette lighter to charge ...]]>NewsFri, 02 Dec 2016 01:38:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Motorola-confirms-that-two-new-Moto-Mods-are-coming-soon_id88542/commentsAlan F.Samsung patented a Gear VR with eye and face trackinghttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-patented-a-Gear-VR-with-eye-and-face-tracking_id88487A recently published Samsung patent application makes it apparent that the company is working on a new Gear VR headset with eye and face tracking features. Adding such capabilities to the headset will get rid of a considerable disadvantage, as more advanced headsets like the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift come with face tracking and are able to operate stand-alone (though connected to a computer).

The patent drawings show the Gear VR headset updated with embedded sensors such as electrooculographic and infrared sensors for tracing eye and facial expressions. The patent was filled in May this year, ...]]>NewsWed, 30 Nov 2016 23:41:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-patented-a-Gear-VR-with-eye-and-face-tracking_id88487/commentsLuis D.Tim Cook - AirPods are coming within the "next few weeks"http://www.phonearena.com/news/Tim-Cook---AirPods-are-coming-within-the-next-few-weeks_id88475Apple's AirPods. These little wireless headphones sure did receive a great deal of criticism from many outlets when they were first showcased at Apple's iPhone 7 event in September of this year, and since that announcement, we've been patiently waiting day after day for some sort of official confirmation from Apple as to when these little buggers will actually be available for purchase. Earlier this month, an authorized Apple retailer confirmed that the wireless headphones would go on sale at some point in December, and yet another report has surfaced to reiterate this fact. However, this latest ...]]>NewsWed, 30 Nov 2016 18:20:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Tim-Cook---AirPods-are-coming-within-the-next-few-weeks_id88475/commentsJoe M.Moto Z Tango Moto Mod to bring AR functionality to Moto Z serieshttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Moto-Z-Tango-Moto-Mod-to-bring-AR-functionality-to-Moto-Z-series_id88470Motorola CEO Aymar de Lencquesaing said today that the company is going to release a Moto Mod that will enable AR functionality on the Moto Z series. The first Project Tango project commercially available, the Lenovo Phab 2 Pro phablet, was launched in the beginning of this month. With a 6.4-inch screen and its multiple cameras and sensors, the Phab 2 Pro can allow a home owner to virtually map a room quickly and move around virtual images of real world objects on top of the map.

Now it appears that Motorola wants to bring some of the Phab 2 Pro's capabilities to the Moto Z line up through ...]]>NewsWed, 30 Nov 2016 14:45:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Moto-Z-Tango-Moto-Mod-to-bring-AR-functionality-to-Moto-Z-series_id88470/commentsAlan F.Apple announces new Product Red version of its Smart Battery Case for the iPhone 7http://www.phonearena.com/news/Apple-announces-new-Product-Red-version-of-its-Smart-Battery-Case-for-the-iPhone-7_id88462Apple has just announced the Product Red variant of the Smart Battery Case for the iPhone 7. As with everything in Apple's Product Red line-up, a portion of the retail price will be donated to an organization that aims to fight AIDS around the world.

In terms of hardware, the Product Red Smart Battery case for the iPhone 7 is the same accessory as the regular version, which is available in either black or white. This means that customers get a 2365mAh battery (which should suffice to fully charge the iPhone 7 once), the controversial back hump that almost no one likes, as well as the ability ...]]>NewsWed, 30 Nov 2016 09:59:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Apple-announces-new-Product-Red-version-of-its-Smart-Battery-Case-for-the-iPhone-7_id88462/commentsMihai A.Amazon's next Alexa device will feature a 7-inch touchscreenhttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Amazons-next-Alexa-device-will-feature-a-7-inch-touchscreen_id88420Amazon's Alexa AI is easily one of my favorite creations of the Seattle-based company. I've been a proud owner of the original Amazon Echo since it was first made available to just Prime customers, and it's been fantastic to see how far the Alexa platform has grown and matured since its initial release. The experience of using the Echo has gotten so much more enjoyable as time has gone on, but as Alexa has grown smarter, the Echo hardware itself still leaves me wanting a bit more at times. The device itself is built like a tank, and as much as I appreciate that aspect of it, I do find myself occasionally ...]]>NewsTue, 29 Nov 2016 15:03:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Amazons-next-Alexa-device-will-feature-a-7-inch-touchscreen_id88420/commentsJoe M.Canopy is a stylish case/stand for your Apple Magic Keyboard and iOS devicehttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Canopy-is-a-stylish-casestand-for-your-Apple-Magic-Keyboard-and-iOS-device_id88413As large as smartphone and tablet screens get and as much progress we've made when it comes to virtual keyboards, there's no getting around the fact that nothing compares to the feeling you get when typing on a physical keyboard. Bluetooth keyboards help to alleviate this pain when typing out long emails or documents on your mobile device, but carrying around yet another gadget to have a comfortable typing experience is far from ideal. We've seen cases for tablets made with built-in keyboards, and while this does make everything much more portable, the actual keyboards included with those packages ...]]>NewsTue, 29 Nov 2016 14:27:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Canopy-is-a-stylish-casestand-for-your-Apple-Magic-Keyboard-and-iOS-device_id88413/commentsJoe M.Best leather cases for LG V20http://www.phonearena.com/news/Best-leather-cases-for-LG-V20_id88331

Just like the V10 before it, the LG V20 is MIL-STD-810G Transit Drop compliant, thus being tougher than other smartphones out there. However, this doesn't mean you shouldn't take care of the device, so maybe you're looking to buy a protective case for it. If you like leather, we've got a selection of leather cases that are specifically made for the LG V20 and its pretty unusual metal body.

Using either synthetic, or genuine leather, the LG V20 cases that you can find below come in many colors, at various price points - which means you'll probably ...]]>NewsMon, 28 Nov 2016 21:52:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Best-leather-cases-for-LG-V20_id88331/commentsFlorin T.Amazon Cyber Monday deals bonanzahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Amazon-Cyber-Monday-deals-bonanza_id88339

Following bank-breaking Black Friday madness, comes Cyber Monday to extend your shopping spree well beyond Thanksgiving week. But hey, good deals are good deals, and we sure don't like missing any! This time around the shopping will be done in the comfort of your home, so no crazy stampedes over at brick and mortar stores, no pushing around and fighting for the last unit of the smartphone you wanted to get so badly. Just clicking, and typing, and swiping. Today, we will be bringing you all the best Cyber Monday deals from the big online retailers and major carriers. So ...]]>NewsMon, 28 Nov 2016 05:59:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Amazon-Cyber-Monday-deals-bonanza_id88339/commentsMilen Y.Best leather cases for the Motorola Moto Z and the Moto Z Droidhttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Best-leather-cases-for-the-Motorola-Moto-Z-and-the-Moto-Z-Droid_id88075

Those looking for the best leather cases for the Motorola Moto Z or Moto Z Droid have landed in the right place.

Are you interested in protecting your brand new Moto Z or Moto Z Droid while still maintaining a classy attire? If that's the case, you should be thinking about getting a leather case for your Motorola Moto Z. Sure, leather is a case material that not everyone gets along with, but if you're on the fence, the leather Moto Z cases that we are about to discuss might win you over.

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Ever since smartphones started getting bigger, wallet cases have been slowly becoming more and more popular. The logic is simple: instead of carrying around two bulky items — your wallet and your phone — you can combine your handset and your money purse in one.

Of course, a ...]]>NewsFri, 25 Nov 2016 08:13:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/SHIELDONs-leather-wallet-cases-feel-as-premium-as-your-flagship-smartphone_id87942/commentsPaul K.10 mobile accessories that shouldn't exist (but still do)http://www.phonearena.com/news/10-mobile-accessories-that-shouldnt-exist-but-still-do_id88166We all have some sort of accessories we use with our smartphones. Be it a Bluetooth headset while driving, a Bluetooth speaker for some music, a protective case for our brand new iPhone or an attachable camera lens for the photo buffs among us. But the 10 accessories below are something that we at PhoneArena believe shouldn't exist. They still do, though.

Know of any other ridiculous phone accessories that would make a great fit among these misfits? Make sure to let us know in the comments.

PhoneArena is on Instagram. Follow ...]]>NewsThu, 24 Nov 2016 09:39:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/10-mobile-accessories-that-shouldnt-exist-but-still-do_id88166/commentsDamian M.Hermes to release limited Apple Watch band for Thanksgivinghttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Hermes-to-release-limited-Apple-Watch-band-for-Thanksgiving_id88197Rumors say that Parisian brand Hermes will release a number of new bands for the Apple Watch this Thursday. There are information and images available for one new model, the Equator Tatoutage. It's made by designer Robert Dallet and it's going to be a limited edition band.

It's based on the Simple Tour band, with jungle-inspired imagery. It will retail for about $442, which is more expensive than the already pricey Simple Tour band ($368). One thing is for sure, though, it does look exquisite on the Apple Watch, as you can see in the photos below. The Equator Tatoutage will be sold only ...]]>NewsWed, 23 Nov 2016 23:17:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Hermes-to-release-limited-Apple-Watch-band-for-Thanksgiving_id88197/commentsLuis D.Deal: get the Samsung Gear Icon X wireless Bluetooth earbuds at 20% off the usual pricehttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Deal-get-the-Samsung-Gear-Icon-X-wireless-Bluetooth-earbuds-at-20-off-the-usual-price_id88181Amazon is currently selling Samsung Gear Icon X wireless smart earbuds at the promotional price of $159.07. That is a $40 discount that amounts to about 20% off the usual retail price of $199.99. Also, this is one of the lowest price that we have ever seen on the Gear Icon X wireless earbuds.

If this sounds (no pun intended) like a good deal to you, time is of the essence! Amazon doesn't say when the deal will end but we can anticipate that it won't be around forever.

The Samsung Gear IconX wireless Bluetooth earbuds are definitely not the perfect product. Some of its major cons include ...]]>NewsWed, 23 Nov 2016 13:32:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Deal-get-the-Samsung-Gear-Icon-X-wireless-Bluetooth-earbuds-at-20-off-the-usual-price_id88181/commentsMihai A.Own a Neato Botvac? You can now tell it to clean your house via Amazon Alexahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Own-a-Neato-Botvac-You-can-now-tell-it-to-clean-your-house-via-Amazon-Alexa_id88130Amazon's Alexa virtual assistance is growing to be more and more powerful with every single day that passes. Alexa can be used to order a ride via Uber, check the weather, add an event to your calendar, and most recently, access 60,000 recipes and help you make dinner. In the most recent update to the AI, Alexa's helpfulness is moving form the cutting board to the vacuum with its new integration with Neato's Botvac.

The latest skill for Alexa allows owners of the Neato Botvac Connected to command their vacuum to clean up their house by shouting commands at devices like the ...]]>NewsTue, 22 Nov 2016 20:09:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Own-a-Neato-Botvac-You-can-now-tell-it-to-clean-your-house-via-Amazon-Alexa_id88130/commentsJoe M.AirSelfie is a tiny drone for selfie lovershttp://www.phonearena.com/news/AirSelfie-is-a-tiny-drone-for-selfie-lovers_id88112

We take a lot of selfies. So, we're faced with numerous selfie challenges, such as fitting everyone in the frame, or fitting just us and the magnificent view. And sometimes we just want a good picture of us that doesn't include our arm or selfie stick across half the photo.

This is what AirSelfie is designed for. It's a tiny drone, sporting a camera, which connects to your phone via an app, that's it. It flies up, takes a shot, and flies back to you. Or that's its general idea, at least.

The AirSelfie has yet to be manufactured, but working prototypes have ...]]>NewsTue, 22 Nov 2016 09:50:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/AirSelfie-is-a-tiny-drone-for-selfie-lovers_id88112/commentsDamian M.Saying goodbye to AirPort as Apple closes its wireless router divisionhttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Saying-goodbye-to-AirPort-as-Apple-closes-its-wireless-router-division_id88063When you think of Apple, what products come to mind first? The iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, iMac, and MacBook are probably the most common, but those items are far from the only gadgets that Apple creates. Since 1999, Apple has been creating AirPort routers. The company's very first base station launched that same year, and Apple has continuously released new products and updates to that hardware line. However, according to a new report, it looks like Apple is finally calling it quits with the wireless router game - and, consequently, the AirPort line as we know it.

This report ...]]>NewsMon, 21 Nov 2016 12:48:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Saying-goodbye-to-AirPort-as-Apple-closes-its-wireless-router-division_id88063/commentsJoe M.The perfect angle: best kickstand cases for the Google Pixel and Pixel XLhttp://www.phonearena.com/news/The-perfect-angle-best-kickstand-cases-for-the-Google-Pixel-and-Pixel-XL_id87632Are you looking for the best kickstand case for the Google Pixel and Pixel XL? We scanned the current case offering in the US and we're now ready to discuss what we feel are the best Google Pixel and Pixel XL kickstand cases currently available in the US.

Thanks to their bright AMOLED displays running at high pixel densities, the new Google Pixel and Pixel XL are two of the best smartphones currently available if you're mostly interested in the multimedia experience. While the Pixel XL is much better suited for video consumption due to its large 5.5-inch display, the smaller Pixel holds ...]]>NewsMon, 21 Nov 2016 07:05:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/The-perfect-angle-best-kickstand-cases-for-the-Google-Pixel-and-Pixel-XL_id87632/commentsMihai A.BestBuy discounts the new JayBird X3 earbuds down to $99.99, you save $30http://www.phonearena.com/news/BestBuy-discounts-the-new-JayBird-X3-earbuds-down-to-99.99-you-save-30_id88034

Less than a month ago, JayBird announced its latest wireless Bluetooth earbuds - the JayBird X3. While they are mostly similar to their predecessors, the JayBird X2, there are a couple of notable differences, most importantly the slimmer body, improved Bluetooth antenna, and most importantly, improved battery life. You can also get a full hour of music playback after merely 15 minutes of charging the earbuds.

In ...]]>NewsMon, 21 Nov 2016 04:43:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/BestBuy-discounts-the-new-JayBird-X3-earbuds-down-to-99.99-you-save-30_id88034/commentsPeter K.Top 7 best cases for the OnePlus 3Thttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Top-7-best-cases-for-the-OnePlus-3T_id87998If you're looking for the best OnePlus 3T cases that you can purchase in the US, this is the case roundup you should be reading.

Following a series of leaks and teasers, the OnePlus 3T finally became official this past week. While the handset provides a great bang for your buck, chances are that future OnePlus 3T owners will still want to get a case to protect their investment by equipping it with a case. We did some digging around and we're now about to discuss what we perceive as the best OnePlus 3T cases.

Now, since the OnePlus 3T has the same physical body as its predecessor, ...]]>NewsMon, 21 Nov 2016 04:29:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Top-7-best-cases-for-the-OnePlus-3T_id87998/commentsMihai A.Best screen protectors for iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plushttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Best-screen-protectors-for-iPhone-7-and-iPhone-7-Plus_id88020Scratches and cracks - two things that you certainly don't want to see on the screen of your iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus. While the iPhone 7 family comes with the toughest screens Apple has ever made (for a phone), they're certainly not invincible, and, sooner or later, you're bound to see them damaged in one way or another. But this is where screen protectors come in.

If you're on the hunt for a screen protector to keep your iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus safe, we've got some of the best options presented below. We've included models for all budgets (both glass and plastic ones), in alphabetical ...]]>NewsSun, 20 Nov 2016 22:35:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Best-screen-protectors-for-iPhone-7-and-iPhone-7-Plus_id88020/commentsFlorin T.HTC's U.S. holiday sales begin November 21st with some big savingshttp://www.phonearena.com/news/HTCs-U.S.-holiday-sales-begin-November-21st-with-some-big-savings_id87974If you're a big HTC fan or merely looking for a great deal on mobile devices and accessories for the holidays, you might want to circle this Monday's date on your calendar. Starting exactly on November 21st at midnight EST, and running up to November 30 at 3am EST, you can take advantage of the following deals directly from HTC.

Keep in mind that these deals are available in the U.S. only (but don't fret as other markets will have their own holiday sales), and buyers are limited to the purchase of four discounted units of the same product with each order.

The HTC 10 is discounted ...]]>NewsFri, 18 Nov 2016 16:22:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTCs-U.S.-holiday-sales-begin-November-21st-with-some-big-savings_id87974/commentsAlan F.Bluetooth and NFC powered Xperia Ear to launch in the U.S. on December 13thhttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Bluetooth-and-NFC-powered-Xperia-Ear-to-launch-in-the-U.S.-on-December-13th_id87970

Back in February, Sony introduced the Xperia Ear. Connected to your Android handset via Bluetooth 4.1 or NFC, this is more than just a wireless earpiece. The Xperia Ear will also act as a virtual voice-activated assistant. Through the accessory you can hear the latest news, weather and your schedule. You can also ask for a certain number to be called, request a search query, navigate to a requested location, and dictate texts. All of this is done through a companion app installed on your phone.

The Sony Xperia Ear will be available for purchase in the U.S. on December 13th. On that ...]]>NewsFri, 18 Nov 2016 15:06:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Bluetooth-and-NFC-powered-Xperia-Ear-to-launch-in-the-U.S.-on-December-13th_id87970/commentsAlan F.New Moto Mod coming from Incipio; Vehicle Dock offers hands free use and Android Auto compatibilityhttp://www.phonearena.com/news/New-Moto-Mod-coming-from-Incipio-Vehicle-Dock-offers-hands-free-use-and-Android-Auto-compatibility_id87964It was just yesterday when we told you that mophie will release a Moto Mod version of its famous Juice Pack that adds an additional 3000mAh of battery power to a Motorola Moto Z device. Today, there is word that Incipio is readying its second Moto Mod. While the company's first modular accessory is the offGRID Power Pack, the new product will be a Vehicle Dock that will allow hands free use of the Moto Z in automobiles. It also will offer Android Auto compatibility.

Other features include a magnetic phone mount, hands-free navigation and calling, and audio integration (using Bluetooth or ...]]>NewsFri, 18 Nov 2016 14:01:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/New-Moto-Mod-coming-from-Incipio-Vehicle-Dock-offers-hands-free-use-and-Android-Auto-compatibility_id87964/commentsAlan F.Google launches new Earth and Trends Live Cases for the Pixel and Pixel XLhttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Google-launches-new-Earth-and-Trends-Live-Cases-for-the-Pixel-and-Pixel-XL_id87933Google has just launched two new Live Cases for the Google Pixel and Pixel XL. The new additions to the case series are called Earth and Trends, cost $50, and are already available for purchase from the Google Store, Best Buy, and Verizon.

Starting off with what many might perceive as the most interesting new Live Case, the Earth model aims to expose beautiful places around the world. Customers have the ability to select between a number of exploratory-themed photos for the case exterior, with some of the options being quite appealing. Furthermore, the Earth Live Case will download a new ...]]>NewsThu, 17 Nov 2016 17:30:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Google-launches-new-Earth-and-Trends-Live-Cases-for-the-Pixel-and-Pixel-XL_id87933/commentsMihai A.Mophie's $80 Juice Pack Moto Mod integrates a 3,000mAh battery, launches late Novemberhttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Mophies-80-Juice-Pack-Moto-Mod-integrates-a-3000mAh-battery-launches-late-November_id87930

Mophie has just announced a new Moto Mod, a battery pack mod that integrates a 3,000mAh battery. Technically, the Mophie juice pack Battery Mod is compatible with any phone based on the Moto Mods 1.0 platform but what that actually means is that it's compatible with the Moto Z, the Moto Z Force, and the Moto Z Play. Mophie's Moto Mod will go on sale November 28th at a price of $79.99.

The juice pack integrates a 3,000mAh battery. Now, the actual percentage varies between the particular Moto Z model (Z, Z Force, Z Play), but Mophie's battery pack should provide ...]]>NewsThu, 17 Nov 2016 16:44:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Mophies-80-Juice-Pack-Moto-Mod-integrates-a-3000mAh-battery-launches-late-November_id87930/commentsMihai A.An authorized seller of Apple products says that AirPods will be available sometime in Decemberhttp://www.phonearena.com/news/An-authorized-seller-of-Apple-products-says-that-AirPods-will-be-available-sometime-in-December_id87872At Apple's press event that took place back in September, we witnessed the courage that the company had to remove the headphone jack from the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus. The absence of the iconic 3.5-millimeter port is Apple's biggest push for wireless headphone technology, and while the included Lighting EarPods are certainly serviceable for the time being, there's a great deal of anticipation surrounding the forthcoming AirPods. Despite being announced more than two months ago, Apple has yet to offer any official word on their upcoming wireless headphones. The last rumor that we heard said that the AirPods ...]]>NewsWed, 16 Nov 2016 12:37:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/An-authorized-seller-of-Apple-products-says-that-AirPods-will-be-available-sometime-in-December_id87872/commentsJoe M.Anker's Roav Dashtop augmented driving HUD up for preorder, much cheaper than Navdyhttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Ankers-Roav-Dashtop-augmented-driving-HUD-up-for-preorder-much-cheaper-than-Navdy_id87847

Anker, the makers of all things charging and accessorizing, have unveiled their own take on the nascent Augmented Driving phenomenon, called the Roav Dashtop. It's still basically a Heads-up Display (HUD) for your car that connects with your phone, yet it differs from its main competitor Navdy in a couple of important areas, not the least of which is price.

While Navdy costs $799, but still mostly uses your phone for connectivity, Roav is more of a standalone HUD computer with LTE modem and 32 GB of storage, going for $399 ($299 for the Wi-fi only model). ...]]>NewsWed, 16 Nov 2016 05:11:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Ankers-Roav-Dashtop-augmented-driving-HUD-up-for-preorder-much-cheaper-than-Navdy_id87847/commentsDaniel P.Coupon code will save you 20% on Syncwire's four port USB wall charger at Amazonhttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Coupon-code-will-save-you-20-on-Syncwires-four-port-USB-wall-charger-at-Amazon_id87816If you hate having all of your mobile devices charging in different areas of your home and office, there is a device on sale at Amazon that will take care of this issue. Syncwire's four port USB wall charger allows you to power up as many as four devices at one time. The wall charger works on iOS and Android devices giving you the opportunity to plug in your phone and tablet using just one outlet.

This wall charger is perfect for those who bring multiple devices with them on the road. And it comes with U.S., U.K and EU adaptors that change in a wink. The device also works in the 110v-220v ...]]>NewsTue, 15 Nov 2016 11:54:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Coupon-code-will-save-you-20-on-Syncwires-four-port-USB-wall-charger-at-Amazon_id87816/commentsAlan F.Apple patents earbuds with biometric sensors (FitPods?)http://www.phonearena.com/news/Apple-patents-earbuds-with-biometric-sensors-FitPods_id87787Apple has previously been granted a patent for “Sports monitoring system for headphones, earbuds and/or headsets” and now the company is looking to build on top of it. The base idea of the patented invention is to track users' heart rate, body temperature and other useful biometric data through earbuds or headsets.

The older patent was introduced in 2008 and it was later updated in 2014. It planned for the device to be controlled by head gestures, but it seems that Apple has realized that no one wants to shake their head left and right (or back and forth, for that matter) while running or ...]]>NewsTue, 15 Nov 2016 06:34:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Apple-patents-earbuds-with-biometric-sensors-FitPods_id87787/commentsDamian M.TOMS new set of Apple Watch bands gives a year of solar light to someone in need with each purchasehttp://www.phonearena.com/news/TOMS-new-set-of-Apple-Watch-bands-gives-a-year-of-solar-light-to-someone-in-need-with-each-purchase_id87782

TOMS, the maker of all things shoes and comfortable, has outed Apple Watch bands in its distinctive styling that has become popular around the globe. And, of course, TOMS being TOMS, the shoe-maker is giving a year worth of solar power to a household in need in developing countries.

Solar has the potential to come to the rescue of areas without solid electrical grid infrastructure, and make household largely autonomous. That has sparked a deluge of international projects that develop and distribute affordable solar power solutions for off-the-grid ...]]>NewsTue, 15 Nov 2016 02:54:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/TOMS-new-set-of-Apple-Watch-bands-gives-a-year-of-solar-light-to-someone-in-need-with-each-purchase_id87782/commentsDaniel P.